ZONOVAN KNIGHT

24 North Carolina State 23-21 on Saturday in a chippy TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. “John was definitely looking down on us; Coach Schlarman definitely inspired us all,” said Rose, who was named Kentucky's bowl game MVP. “Those are four really good run defenders against a really good rushing offense,” NC State coach Dave Doeren said. Kentucky: The Wildcats won their third bowl game in as many seasons for the second time in school history. UP NEXTNorth Carolina State: Opens the 2021 season at home against USF on Sept. 2.

Zonovan Knight had a 100-yard kickoff return to put NC State (4-3, 4-3) on top in the third quarter. NC State led at halftime on the strength of Hockman’s 9-yard touchdown pass to Cary Angeline with 2:49 left. NC State: Angeline, a redshirt senior, has caught at least one touchdown pass in five of the Wolfpack’s games. With a victory, NC State would have been a candidate to climb back into the rankings. NC State: Hosts Florida State next Saturday.

Fourth quarter (14:55): Miami 31, NC State 41: Christopher Dunn makes a 53-yard field goal. Third quarter (4:45): Miami 31, NC State 38: Zonovan Knight scores on a 100-yard kickoff return. Third quarter (5:00): Miami 31, NC State 31: Mark Pope scores on a 17-yard touchdown pass from D’Eriq King. First quarter (9:21): Miami 7, NC State 7: Will Mallory scores on a 3-yard touchdown pass from D’Eriq King. First quarter (12:44): Miami 0, NC State 7: Thayer Thomas scores on a 31-yard touchdown pass from Bailey Hockman.